Small Pond Dam No. 2 dam
Small Pond Dam No. 2
Small Pond Dam No. 2, located in Sandy Springs, Georgia, is a private earth dam with a buttress core type. This dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in a not rated condition assessment. With a surface area of 0.2 acres and uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Small Pond Dam No. 2 serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the area.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Small Pond Dam No. 2 plays a significant role in managing water resources in Fulton County, Georgia. The dam's moderate risk assessment rating indicates the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the dam's specific purposes and completion year are unknown, its location and design make it an essential component of the local watershed management system.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Small Pond Dam No. 2 offers a fascinating case study of a privately owned dam with limited regulatory oversight. Understanding the operational challenges and risk management strategies associated with dams like Small Pond Dam No. 2 can provide valuable insights into the broader issues of water resource management and climate adaptation in the region. As efforts to address the impacts of climate change on water resources continue to evolve, the role of small dams like Small Pond Dam No. 2 in ensuring water security and resilience will be increasingly important.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Small Pond Dam No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy Creek At Rickenbacker Drive | 7 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Atlanta | 963 cfs | → |
| Sope Creek Near Marietta | 11 cfs | → |
| Nancy Creek At West Wesley Road | 11 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River Below Morgan Falls Dam | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Peachtree Creek At Atlanta | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Small Pond Dam No. 2.
Boat launches
- Riveredge Lane Northwest Sandy Springs
- West Palisades Vinings
- Cobb Parkway South Vinings
- Johnson Ferry Road Southeast Sandy Springs
- Chattahochee River Park Peachtree Corners
- Saint Ives Country Club Parkway Johns Creek
Campgrounds
- Dobbins Lakeside Military
- Stone Mountain Park Campground
- Stone Mountain Campground
- Payne - Allatoona Lake
- Clark Creek South - Allatoona Lake
- Victoria - Allatoona Lake
Fishing spots
Track Small Pond Dam No. 2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Small Pond Dam No. 2
Where does the data for Small Pond Dam No. 2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Small Pond Dam No. 2.